Movie List for "history 2"

Anna and the King (1999)

The story of the romance between the King of Siam and widowed British schoolteacher, Anna Leonowens, during the 1860s. Year 1999.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance
Director: Andy Tennant
Writer: Anna Leonowens (diaries), Steve Meerson (screenplay), Peter Krikes (screenplay)
Actors: Jodie Foster, Yun-Fat Chow, Bai Ling, Tom Felton

The Newton Boys (1998)

The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence. Year 1998.

Generes: Action, Crime, Drama, History, Western
Director: Richard Linklater
Writer: Claude Stanush (based on the book by), Richard Linklater (screenplay by), Claude Stanush (screenplay by), Clark Walker (screenplay by)
Actors: Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke, Gail Cronauer

Beloved (1998)

Based on the book by Toni Morrison, in which a slave is visited by the spirit of a mysterious young woman Year 1998.

Generes: Drama, History, Horror
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writer: Toni Morrison (novel), Akosua Busia (screenplay), Richard LaGravenese (screenplay), Adam Brooks (screenplay)
Actors: Yada Beener, Emil Pinnock, Calen Johnson, Oprah Winfrey

The Missions of California (1998)

The film traces the history of the 21 California missions while showcasing their incredile beauty. Highlights include rare photographs and the unique architecture of the early Spanish Padres. Year 1998.

Generes: History
Director: R.J. Adams
Writer: Diane C. Adams, R.J. Adams
Actors: Daniel Andres, Kathi Cook, Tracy Ann Doss, David Farkas

Four Days in September (1997)

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. Cesare, however, is wounded and captured during… Year 1997.

Generes: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Director: Bruno Barreto
Writer: Fernando Gabeira (novel), Leopoldo Serran
Actors: Alan Arkin, Fernanda Torres, Pedro Cardoso, Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y (1997)

An experimental documentary detailing the history of plane hijackings. Year 1997.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Johan Grimonprez
Writer: Johan Grimonprez
Actors: N/A

Stolen Moments (1997)

A documentary history of lesbianism in North American and Europe, with historic references, archival material, film clips, interviews with many women – famous and not-famous witnesses and … Year 1997.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Margaret Wescott
Writer: Margaret Wescott
Actors: Kate Nelligan

Red River Valley (1997)

At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is … Year 1997.

Generes: Drama, History, Romance, War
Director: Xiaoning Feng
Writer: Peter Fleming (book)
Actors: Jing Ning, Bing Shao, Zhen Ying, Paul Kersey

Out of the Loop (1997)

A feature-length documentary on Chicago rock bands and fame in the music industry. Year 1997.

Generes: Documentary, History, Music
Director: Scott Petersen
Writer: N/A
Actors: Steve Albini, Eleventh Dream Day, Dannie Flesher, Scott Giampino

The Bruce (1996)

Robert the Bruce unites the Scots in a rebellion against the hated English, led by Edward I. He is supported by various loyal followers, notably the bishop who agrees to recognize his claim… Year 1996.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Bob Carruthers, David McWhinnie
Writer: N/A
Actors: Gary Andrew, Brian Blessed, Richard Brimblecombe, Conor Chamberlain

Nasser 56 (1996)

The life of Gamal abd El-nasser the Egyptian leader Year 1996.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Mohamed Fadel
Writer: Mahfouz Abdel Rahman
Actors: Ahmed Zaki, Fardous Abdel Hamid, Hassan Hosny, Ahmed Maher

Tarpan (The Absolution) (1995)

Joravar lives in a the desert state of Rajasthan in a small village together with his wife, Lachmi, and two young daughters. His first daughter inexplicably passes away, and both parents … Year 1995.

Generes: Drama, History
Director: K. Bikram Singh
Writer: K. Bikram Singh
Actors: Savita Bajaj, Babita Bhardwaj, Pradeep Bhatnagar, Anang Desai

Braveheart (1995)

When his secret bride is executed for assaulting an English soldier who tried to rape her, William Wallace begins a revolt against King Edward I of England. Year 1995.

Generes: Biography, Drama, History, War
Director: Mel Gibson
Writer: Randall Wallace
Actors: James Robinson, Sean Lawlor, Sandy Nelson, James Cosmo

Forrest Gump (1994)

The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, the events of Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75. Year 1994.

Generes: Drama, Romance
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
Actors: Tom Hanks, Rebecca Williams, Sally Field, Michael Conner Humphreys

Echoes That Remain (1991)

In 1991, the Center produced Echoes That Remain, a warm and rich documentary portrait of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. It combines hundreds of rare archival photos and … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Arnold Schwartzman
Writer: Marvin Hier, Arnold Schwartzman (adaptation)
Actors: Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes

A Place of Rage (1991)

This celebration of African American women and their achievements features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power … Year 1991.

Generes: Documentary, History
Director: Pratibha Parmar
Writer: N/A
Actors: Angela Davis, Fannie Lou Hamer, June Jordan, Rosa Parks